
Stewardship
Corporate Context
Often used in business to describe a leadership role with overarching responsibility.

After her promotion, she thrived in her stewardship of the marketing department.
Protective Duty
Implies a protective role, caring for the well-being of something valuable.

His stewardship of the rare book collection was renowned.
Temporal Aspect
Stewardship often suggests a temporary role, not ownership.

She was proud of her stewardship over the project, knowing it would soon pass to another.
Compare with
CareConservationGuardianshipManagementOversightPreservationProtectionResponsibility
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